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FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Pinehurst, North Carolina

Physician - Cardiologist Inpatient Only - PRN

CardiologyIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Friday – Sunday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

PRN Inpatient ONLY Cardiologist needed for Weekend Coverage in Pinehurst, NC!

Contact us | 910.715.1438 | FHPG-Recruitment@firsthealth.org

FirstHealth of the Carolinas continues to lead the region in advanced heartcare. Our hospital-employed team of Cardiologists and Cardiothoracic Surgeons invites a motivated Non-Invasive Cardiologist to deliver high-acuity inpatient only cardiac care at our flagship heart center. FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, community-based health care network, nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work by Becker’s Healthcare for 3 years in a row!

Position Highlights

  • Weekend coverage from Friday to Sunday.
  • Practice at Reid Heart Center, FirstHealth’s flagship cardiac campus, where all inpatient care is centralized under one roof.
  • Work alongside seasoned APPs.
  • Epic EMR.
  • Competitive shift rate.

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, we are a financially stable organization with four hospitals, 546 beds.

Here you will find specialty and subspecialty services and technologies that rival those typically only found in academic institutions and in larger metropolitan areas.

We are leading the way with the latest advancements in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, neonatology, and bariatric surgery.

Nationally recognized for patient safety, outcomes, and hospital performance.

FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital was named to the PINC AI™ 100 Top Hospitals® list three years in a row and eight years in a row as one of the nation’s best hospitals.

“A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2025–2026 – ranked #5 in North Carolina and recognized as High Performing in 19 specialties and procedures.

Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2025) – 18 consecutive years of recognition.

Community Overview

Big city medicine without big city headaches.

Pinehurst offers Southern charm, outdoor recreation, and world-class amenities, including 40+ golf courses, and multiple US Open Championships.

Our central location is within reach of major metro areas (1 hour to Raleigh-Durham, 2 hours to Charlotte), and just 3 hours to either the beach or the mountains.

Moore County boasts a vibrant economy rooted in tourism and golf, also supported by small manufacturing, a growing healthcare industry, a strong community college program, and entrepreneurship.

Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life … temperate 4-season climate, within reach of urban areas, and consistently ranked among the state’s safest communities.

The tri-cities (Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen) have been selected by POLICOM as North Carolina’s #1 strongest Micropolitan for 6 years running.

Neighboring Southern Pines – “Horse Country” – is home to first-rate equestrian facilities including state-of-the-art training centers, riding arenas, and boarding stables.

Qualifications

Completion of ACGME- or AOA-approved residency and fellowship programs, and board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease required.

Must have clean background and be licensed or eligible for unrestricted licensure in NC. Current DEA and ACLS certification also required.

For more information and to apply, please contact our in-house Physician Recruitment team at 910.715.1438 or FHPG-Recruitment@firsthealth.org

Visa sponsorship is NOT available.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide high-acuity inpatient cardiac care at the flagship heart center. Responsibilities include weekend coverage from Friday to Sunday while working alongside a team of seasoned APPs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

CardiologyNon-invasive cardiologyDEA certification

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 13.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Cardiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in North Carolina10 active626 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 14% offer loan repayment476 active listings, Nov 2026
Cardiology hiring demand#8 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 56 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed
New Cardiology listings331 in the last 30 days263 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Cardiology pay trend−13.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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  • Includes weekends
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About FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Hospitals and Health Care
Pinehurst, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive shift rate
Epic EMR

Living in Pinehurst

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$496k
Typical market rent
$2,012/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.